Catoctin clarion., 1887-05-26

THE WATER CoMrANy.-Wc stated two
weeks ago that a revenue of 300 had been
assured from various sources; we are now
prepared to state our almost certain belief
that these figures may be increased 800.
Our Corporation authorities have. voted
to pay the sum of 1916 and there will prob
ably be another fire plug outside of the tax
limits, which will be paid for by private
subscription making total from tins source
Of 1928 there are subscriptions and offers
from other sources that foot up 1878. The
outside liml, OF cost is $1,000, with mar
yin for incidental, unknown and accid.n.
tai expenses.
We have more reason than ever TO adNo-
MS matters now stand, there is little further
need for such advocacy as there has now
been subscribed something over $'5mand We
feel assured that the remainder will now be
readily secured.
We shall probably I've able to report dc.
ciled progress in the more material work OF
this project next week, as there will bc lit
tie time lost when the time for work arrives.
LUTHERAN KE.UNIoN At PENM,R,-At
the last session of the Maryland Synod steps
were taken to inaugurate the movement for
another Lutheran Reunion at Pen Mar.
The following committee was appointed !;
Rev. w. G. Wire of this place, chairman /;
DIR. J. &. Morris of Baltimore, DIR. :. Domcr
of Washington this committee will prepare
programme and make the necessary ar
rangemcnts. A subcommittee has been
named to assist the chairman, as follows -
Burr J. Rrddig of Shippenshurg, Pa, John
Blkle of IIaycrstown, Harvey II, Rouzcr,
ESD, of Bal,lmcrc lMcchanics,own) and DR.,
ID. |. Lcatherman of Mechanicstown. Scv-
cral other names will be added to this com
mttcc Some progress in arranging has
been made and August 80 and 81 and Sept.
en,lcr will probably be the dates although
not finally determined.
1t will thus be seen that instead Of one, it
is proposed to have the re union cover per
riod of three days. 1t is expected that n
number will tent upon the mountain, while
others will be ,lomclcd at the Blue Mount
ain House, while those from neighhoring To-
c;.lltles will return to their homes daily.
The committee is promised the attendance
of the entire L. s. Marine Band; rare vocal
talent will lend itself to the occasion and
able speakers will attend. There is promise
of IA multitude and the occasion will be
Il most marked one,
! CALL .ACCEpTED.-Rcv W. G. Wire, pas
tor of St. Johns church, this place has ac-
ccpted the call extended him some weeks
ago 10y ST. Paul's Lutheran church of Lit
tlcstown, Pa This call came to Mr.. Wire
unsolicited and it was only after pressing
and repeated Invitations that he acccdcd to
the requcst'to preach for them. In our con
vrrsation with him we have learned the
depth of feeling with which he regards his
people here and the trial it will be to him
to break up old and pleasant associations -
The call to Il new field Of labor has been
made with unanimity and carnestness and
the step, Mr.. Wire says, has been carefully
and prayerfully considered and he believe:
it to he his duty, when viewed from every
standpoint to accept.
Mr.. Wires work here has been Il marked
success; we have noted the influence of his
prcccpts. example and methods during his
p,.storate and stanIing without his church
we have admired his zeal, his energy and
his tact we haye witnessed its growth in
numbers, its progression in modern and en-
lghtencd methods, and have without qucs
ton accredited him with the talent where
with this good has been wrought for his
people. As an able and efficient minister o
the gospel we have admired him as al
entcrprising citizen we have esteemed hin
and it is with no hollow formality Of word.
that we speak of oar sincere regret at losing
him.
Mr.. Wire informs us that he will probably
remove to his new field of labor during the
latter days of June. lie will then have beer
with MS nearly ten years. lie came to II:
from Burkitsyill where he had wrought ;
fine success as principal of the Female Sem
mary there